South of Coihaique lies General Carrera Lake, one of the most beautiful area of Chilean
Patagonia. Nearby you find San Rafael Lagoon and San Rafael Glacier, calving from the famous
Patagonian ice-cap, the third world's largest expanse of ice after Greenland and Antarctica.
The higest Patagonian summit, Mount San Valentin (4058 mts), overlook this stupendous ice field.
Southbound, lies the Baker River, a fisherman's paradise, as well as Lake Cochrane
in front of San Lorenzo Mount and its 3706 mts. You discover a land of pioneers
only recently opened to tourism. Travelling by plane, boat, car, horses or on foot,
this unforgettable adventure leads you through stunning sceneries of deep fjords, snow-capped
mountains, hanging glaciers falling into wide valleys, lakes or wild rivers.
This program is suitable both for riders and hikers.
DAY 1: BALMACEDA-TERRA LUNA
Reception in Balmaceda Airport and long drive down the Austral Road to Puerto Guadal.
The landscape now slowly changes. The dense and lush forests are replaced by rocky peaks
with barren slopes and thousands year old glaciers. We reach the shore of Lake General Carrera, the
second biggest lake in South America and visit (if possible) the "Capilla de Marmol"
(marble chapel), a cave carved by quiet water (a real natural marvel). Then, we keep going
southbound to reach Puerto Guadal, where we spend the night in Terra Luna Lodge enjoying a
spectacular view over the lake. (LD)
DAY 2: TERRA LUNA
Full day horse ride up to Veranada Area to discover the breathtaking views on the
surrounding mountains and the lake. This place is also rich with thousands of prehistoric fossils.
Overnight at Terra Luna lodge. (BLD)
DAY 3: TERRA LUNA-LAGO MELIQUINA- LEONES VALLEY
Drive to El Canal and start of a nice 7 hours horseride (or trekking) to Meliquina Lake, enjoying spectacular
panoramic views on lake General Carrera, Meliquina Glacier and Mount San Valentin,
Patagonia's highest peak. Overnight in camp in Leones Valley. (BLD)
DAY 4: LEONES VALLEY-LAKE LEONES
Short horse ride to lake Leones, a fantastic lake with 3 glaciers dropping in it.
We set our camp by the lake. Mules carry the common equipment. Overnight in camp (BLD)
DAY 5: LAKE LEONES-TERRA LUNA
Horse ride back to Leones Valley and drive back
to Terra Luna. Overnight at Terra Luna lodge. (BLD)
DAY 6: TERRA LUNA-LAKE COCHRANE
Driving southward, we follow the Baker River, a fishermen paradise.
We arrive at Cochrane Town, where we board a boat sailing to the southern shore
of the Cochrane Lake where we set our camp. Overnight in camp (BLD)
DAY 7: LAKE COCHRANE-LAKE BROWN
Full day horseback ride to Lake Brown. Overnight in camp by make Brown (BLD)
DAY 8: LAKA BROWN-FUNDO SAN LORENZO
Full day horseback ride into the mountains to Fundo San Lorenzo across the Rio Tranquilo Valley.
Overnight in camp (BLD)
DAY 9: FUNDO SAN LORENZO-BASE SAN LORENZO
Full day horseback ride to San Lorenzo Base Camp.
Although the scenery may remind us of the European Alps, the atmosphere is the one of a
much wilder and more remote area. As we reach our camp,
the mighty Mount San Lorenzo granit towers slowly appear in front of us. Overnight in camp (BLD)
DAY 10: BASE SAN LORENZO- FUNDO SAN LORENZO
Full day horseback ride (or hike) to the base of Mount San Lorenzo and back to Fundo San
Lorenzo. Overnight in camp (BLD)
DAY 11: FUNDO SAN LORENZO - TERRA LUNA
Horse ride back to Rio Tranquilo to pick up the car. We return to
Terra Luna. Overnight at Terra Luna lodge. (BLD)
DAY 12: TERRA LUNA-CHILE CHICO-BALMACEDA - (SANTIAGO)
Drive to Chile Chico following an extraordinary road which hangs on the mountains.
Arrival at Chile Chico where we board a regular flight to Coihaique (or Balmaceda) Airport and
connect with the flight to Santiago or to Punta Arenas (for those who wish to visit Torres del Paine). (B)
Recommended Extensions
In order to complete your knowledge of Chilean Patagonia, a natural extension is our
Torres del Paine Trek or
Torres del Paine Horseback RideYou discover the stupendous and
dramatic landscapes of one of the most scenic national park of the Americas
Rated: Moderate/hard.
Prices below correspond to horseback riding tour. Hikers benefits from a discount of USD 130/ GBP / 90 / EUR 110
Departure dates 2006: January 15 - February 26 - March 19 - April 9 - September 24 - October 15 - November 12 - December 10
2007: January 14 - February 25 - March 18 - April 1
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Tour Tariff
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N° of Participants
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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SGL Supp.
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USD
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$ 3202
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$ 2613
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$ 2613
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$ 2613
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$ 2409
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$ 214
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EUR
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€ 2657
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€ 2168
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€ 2168
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€ 2168
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€ 2000
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€ 177
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GBP
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£ 1793
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£ 1463
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£ 1463
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£ 1463
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£ 1349
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£ 119
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(*)
Price last updated on 12 March 2006. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please
always check by sending us a
quotation request .
(**) All fixed departures are shared. We also organise private departures at other dates upon request.
(***) 15% discount for April-June departures
Included: Lodging in double room with private bathroom in hotel and beautiful lodges, in double
tent in camp, complete camping equipment, riding gear and horses, meals as specified,
private transportation, experienced guides, excursions as specified, park entrance fees.
Not included: Other meals, drinks, tips, domestic flights, airport taxes
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